The tragedy of King Lear

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, author.

Book 2015

Presents Shakespeare's tragedy in which an English king foolishly splits his kingdom between the two daughters plotting his doom and disinherits his favorite for speaking out against him.

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ISBN:

9781501118111
9780743482769
1501118110

Edition:

Updated edition. Simon & Schuster trade paperback edition

Description:

lxii, 338 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Other Title:

King Lear
King Lear
At head of title: Folger Shakespeare Library

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-335)

LCCN:

2015298035

Control Number:

3203337

Other Authors:

Folger Shakespeare Library
Mowat, Barbara A., editor
Snyder, Susan, 1934-2001, writer of supplementary textual content
Werstine, Paul, editor

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